Korean word

배려

Pronunciation

Romanizationpaeryeo

Meaning

  • nounconsideration

Example

어린 동생에게 항상 배려를 해 줘요.eo rin tong saeng e ge hang sang pae ryeo reul hae chwo yo

Always show consideration for your younger sibling.

Illustration for 배려 (consideration)

More examples

지하철에서는 작은 배려가 필요해요.chi ha cheo re seo neun cha geun pae ryeo ga pi ryo hae yo

A little consideration is needed on the subway.

Core concept

Putting another person's feelings and situation first so they can stay comfortable.

Common phrases

  • 상대방에 대한 배려sang dae bang e tae han pae ryeo

    consideration for others

  • 작은 배려cha geun pae ryeo

    a small act of consideration

  • 배려를 하다pae ryeo reul ha da

    show consideration

  • 세심한 배려se sim han pae ryeo

    thoughtful consideration

Similar words

배려심paeryeosim: A caring attitude that keeps other people's feelings in mind.
친절chinjeol: Friendly, gentle treatment that makes another person feel welcome.
공감konggam: Understanding another person's feelings and sharing some of that emotional experience.
존중chonjung: Treating another person as worthy by honoring their rights and value.

Definition in Korean

다른 사람의 기분과 상황을 먼저 생각하여 불편하지 않도록 신경 쓰는 마음이나 행동을 이르는 말.ta reun sa ra mui ki bun gwa sang hwang eul meon jeo saeng ga ka yeo pul pyeon ha ji an to rok sin gyeong sseu neun ma eu mi na haeng dong eul i reu neun mal

Word origin

This Sino-Korean noun combines components meaning to arrange or distribute and to consider carefully, forming the idea of giving careful thought to another person.

Usage tips

  • English speakers may hear consideration as an abstract idea, but this Korean word also fits thoughtful behavior in everyday interactions.

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